> "In part sir. I have an outline of what I
> would like to implement."
> Lasiter said handing over a PADD. "As you will
> see, the first steps include a
> re-organization of Starfleet Command, an
> expansion of the role of the Marines,
> an increase in Marine personnel by roughly
> 45,000, a JAG review board to
> address complaints of JAG routinely
> overstepping their authority, plus some
> quality of life iniatives. The latter
> including post assignment leave for
> families that are separated for extended
> periods, an increase/expansion of
> family services offered to dependants, and a
> change in transfer policy to
> allow for longer assignments. All of which
> will not fix Starfleet, but will
> move us seriously in that direction.
>
> There are also some..., unpublished
> initiatives that are worth mentioning.
> I have instructed Starfleet's Judge Advocate
> General to put together a task
> force to root out those corrupt in Starfleet.
> This task force has been in
> existance for sometime now, but I have
> purposely not publicized their
> existance or activities so their work is not
> comprimised. A few field
> commanders that have proven themselves grossly
> lacking have been relieved, and
> new commanders assigned. A newly promoted Vice
> Admiral Michael Sinclair to
> command the 6th Operation Fleet, a newly
> promoted Rear Admiral John Black on
> the Klingon border, and the assignment of Vice
> Admiral Feylan as permenant
> Chief of Starfleet Operations, up from acting
> chief, are a few examples. More
> will follow, as a result of the aformentioned
> investigation task force, but
> any mass changes will be sent to you prior to
> the orders being cut. Another
> activity is that Admiral Lorin Renaud will be
> leaving his role as Chief of SF
> Security shortly to take on the lead job at
> R&D. That unit is in a great need
> for revitalization, and I believe that he is
> the best officer for that
> particular job." Lasiter said to his boss,
> pleased with the report, but not
> satisfied.
>
> President Montgomery took a moment to read the
> offered PADD in detail. "The
> additional 45,000 marines... will you need more
> appropriations for that, or is there
> room in Starfleet's current budget?"
>
"No, sir there is not room in the budget, and more approperiations will be
needed."
>
> "Sounds like you've bolstered our borders,
> which I appreciate. State has had some
> concerns about the leadership out that way, and
> I appreciate your listening to their
> concerns." he scanned the PADD a moment
> longer. "Sounds like you have things well
> in hand, Admiral," he said.
>
"Thank you, sir. I would also like to report that the felinid situation
is well in hand. Vice Admiral Kitanya has just returned, and placed a new
commander in place out there. He is working with the Klingons, and have
things well in hand. They are preparing an intelligence gathering sortie."
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"However, Mr. President we are here to talk about the Venasians. One in
particular, Ambassador Celana D'amondra." Lasiter said giving a glance over to
Matthew.
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